Head of Audit and Risk

Job description

**🚀 Why Midnite?** Midnite is a next-generation sports betting and gaming platform built for a new wave of players. We combine sharp product thinking, bold brand, and fast execution to create experiences that feel modern, intuitive, and built for how people actually play today. Over 400,000 players have already made the move, and we’re only just getting started. We’re a high-performance team operating at pace. High ownership. Constant iteration. No hiding behind processes. We move quickly, test relentlessly, and turn ambitious ideas into real impact. If you’re driven, creative, and thrive in fast-moving environments where you can shape meaningful outcomes - keep reading. Not your grandad’s bookie. **👀 The Role** **Title**: Head of Audit and Risk **Team**: Legal **Location**: Gibraltar, full-time on-site The Head of Audit and Risk will build Midnite’s group-wide internal audit and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function from the ground up. Sitting within Legal and reporting to the VP of Legal, with a dotted line to Compliance leadership, the role will retain the Board-level exposure and independence needed to audit teams across the organisation. This is a global remit, including Canada as it comes online, and requires someone who can set the strategy while remaining hands-on with delivery. **You will:** - Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan across operational, technical, financial, and regulatory domains - Deliver objective audit reports, root-cause analyses, and remediation tracking to the Board and Leadership team - Run targeted audits on high-risk gambling domains (RNG fairness, player funds, bonus abuse, payments, affiliates) - Maintain and evolve ERM frameworks, risk registers, and operational risk appetite standards - Ensure practices align with Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner requirements and other regulators (UKGC, MGA) - Independently audit AML/CTF, KYC, and Responsible Gambling frameworks with Compliance and the MLRO - Evaluate vendor risk, platform reliability, data privacy practices, and IT security protocols - Partner cross-functionally to strengthen controls and proactively mitigate risk **The next Midniter:** - Has 5+ years senior audit leadership experience within online gambling / iGaming - Has deep knowledge of Gibraltar gambling regulation and international compliance regimes (UKGC, MGA) - Has a recognized audit/accounting/risk qualification (CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CISA, IRM) - Has a track record reporting to Audit Committees / Boards and senior stakeholders - Can operate independently with high integrity and clear judgement - Has strong communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills - Is Gibraltar-based or willing to relocate **💰 Winnings** - Join us at an exciting stage as we establish our Gibraltar office. We're investing in a great local employee experience and will continue to expand our benefits package as we grow. - Additional annual leave based on tenure. Receive an extra two days after three years with Midnite, plus a further three days after five years. - Quarterly team socials to connect, celebrate and have fun together. At Midnite, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders. We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.